In a message dated 11/14/0 1:21:11 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< her drinking water had
been tested and was exceptionally high in manganese according to the tester
at 5.7; supposed to be 0.5 .  >>
Barbara, I didn't see a response to this. According to Murray, in the
"Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements", ..."manganese toxicity as a result
of enviromental pollution or mining of manganese is a serious health problem.
In it's most severe forms, manganese toxicity can result in a syndrome called
'manganese madness', which is characterized by severe psychiatric symptoms
such as hallucination, violent acts and hyperirritability". It also inhibits
the absorption of iron, copper and zinc. I do not know how much transfers
into breastmilk at those levels or even what level would really be toxic, but
would suggest she find someone who does. Tom Hale or Jack???
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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